Continuous Improvement Technician 1

Belimo; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Belimo is seeking a Continuous Improvement Technician 1 in Danbury, CT, to design and optimize production work cells using LEAN principles. The role reports to the Continuous Improvement Team Lead and drives improvements in safety, ergonomics, and efficiency while supporting multiple manufacturing departments.

The position requires an engineering-related degree or related experience, hands-on mechanical skills, and the ability to interpret technical information.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) or High School diploma with 2+ years in manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and safety-conscious.
• Familiarity with LEAN and ergonomic concepts relevant to assembly processes.
• Ability to read basic technical information and use hand/power tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and build production work cells using LEAN concepts tailored to internal customers.
• Install new work cells/equipment and dismantle old ones as needed.
• Lead improvements projects with cross-functional teams across departments.
• Implement ideas that improve safety, quality, ergonomics, and efficiency.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping in the continuous improvement workshop areas.
• Support Production/Maintenance/Continuous Improvement technicians as needed.

Skills

LEAN concepts

Mechanical aptitude

Safety mindset

Time management

Education

Associates degree in Engineering

High School diploma + 2 years experience

Tools

Drill/Drivers

Track Saw

Drill Press

Miter Saw

Band Saw (horizontal/vertical)

Job description

Introduction

Uses LEAN manufacturing principles to design, build, and improve upon work cells for all production areas. Optimize the manufacturing process and contribute to continuous improvement and ergonomic efforts.

The Continuous Improvement Technician 1 is part of the Production Maintenance Department, reports to the Continuous Improvement Team Lead and bears full responsibility for agreed upon goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Help in the design of and build production work cells using LEAN concepts, which are tailored to internal customer needs.
• Install new production work cells/equipment as needed as well as breakdown and dispose of old work cells/equipment.
• Contribute to improvements projects interacting and engaging with multiple departments.
• Implement ideas generated by individuals, which positively impact safety, quality, ergonomics and efficiency.
• Provide day-to-day housekeeping and maintenance of the Continuous Improvement and mechanical workshop areas.
• Assist Production Maintenance / Facility Maintenance / Continuous Improvement technicians with production support as needed.

Required Expertise

• Associates degree in an Engineering Field (preferably Mechanical or Electrical) or a High School diploma and 2 years technical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of LEAN and ergonomic concepts, regarding reach, positioning, and placement of hand, wrist, and arm during assembly processes a plus.
• Ability to understand and interpret basic written technical information.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and power tools (i.e. Drill/Drivers, Track Saw) as well as operate horizontal and vertical band saw, drill press, and miter saw. Milling/Lathe experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and understand a basic tape measure - metric and standard.
• Demonstrates safe work practices.
• Highly energized and self-motivated individual with customer service mindset.
• Ability to use independent judgement to design, construct and test structures to support manufacturing operations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.

  This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or support such as H1B, TN, E-3, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, or employment based permanent residence processes, now or in the future.

  People at Belimo

  Smart buildings start with dedicated people. We bring talented people together and foster an environment to succeed. At Belimo, respect, trust, and support across departments help ideas move quickly into real-world solutions, because we achieve more together than we ever could alone.

  About Belimo

  Belimo is the global market leader in the development, production, and sales of field devices for the energy-efficient control of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems. The focus of our core business is on damper actuators, control valves, sensors and meters. Founded in 1975, the company has been listed on the Swiss Exchange (SIX) since 1995.

  Compensation & Benefits

  Belimo is committed to paying all employees in a fair, equitable and transparent manner. The base pay for this position ranges from $27 - $30 hourly with a target performance bonus of 7% of an employee’s annual base salary. Compensation is based on several factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. Belimo is a total compensation company which includes a comprehensive benefits package including a full range of medical, financial, and other competitive benefits. Belimo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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